SAUSAGE, GRITS & PECAN CASSEROLE

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This is the main dish you serve for brunch when you haven't got a lot of time to spend fussing with a menu. The combination of sausage, grits, eggs, and cheese is filling and delicious. All you need is some fresh fruit and bread to round out the menu.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided (6 ounces)
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
8 ounces mild breakfast sausage, browned and drained
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees if cooking at once.
  • (Casserole can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated).
  • Lightly grease a 3-quart baking dish with melted butter and set aside.
  • Place the water and salt in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Slowly stir in the grits, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes, or until cooked, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Stir 1 cup of the cheese and butter into grits until melted.
  • Add eggs, milk and sausage.
  • Pour grits mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle with remaining cheese and pecans.
  • Place the pan in the oven and bake 1 hour, or until casserole bubbles and pecans have browned.
  • Remove the pan to a rack to cool for 15 minutes before serving.
  • To make the day ahead, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate after topping casserole with shredded cheese and pecans.
  • Bake as directed the next morning.

yemechew getnet
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I found this casserole to be a bit bland.


Gracie Spooner
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This casserole is a little too rich for my taste.


Petar Petrovic
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I'm not a big fan of sausage, but I loved this casserole!


Milan rana
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Chris Gillis
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I love that this casserole can be made ahead of time.


Nazar M Wazir
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This casserole is perfect for a lazy Sunday morning breakfast.


Sheikh Junaid
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I made this casserole for a brunch party and it was a huge success!


Vio Afton
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover sausage and grits.


Mansoor Khan
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This is the best sausage grits pecan casserole recipe I've ever tried!


Om Kumar
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I love this casserole! It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Usman amirzai
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This casserole is amazing! The flavors are perfect and it's so easy to make.


okeh Sunday Kelvin
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Yum!


Andrew Rodgers
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This is my go-to casserole recipe for brunch. It's always a hit with my guests and it's so easy to make.


Mak Karim
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


ak 47
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I'll definitely be making it again.


Guo Liang
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This is the best sausage grits pecan casserole I've ever had! The flavors are incredible and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Ivan Lizarraga
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This casserole was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The sausage and pecans added a nice crunch, while the cheese and grits made it creamy and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again!


XxThatOneWitchBitchxX
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This sausage grits pecan casserole is the perfect comfort food! It's cheesy, creamy, and has the perfect amount of sausage and pecans. I love that it's easy to make too. I'll definitely be making this again!